Older drivers told to ‘avoid’ using cars at this time

The Older Drivers Forum also stressed motorists should consider not using some roads at busy times such as motorways, junctions or roundabouts. 

They explained: “Avoid certain driving situations, times and types of roads that you find more difficult or stressful. 

“Typically, this might mean avoiding driving: at night, during the rush hours, through large, busy junctions or roundabouts, on certain types of road (for example, motorways).”

Data from the AA shows more than 90% of men over 70 will still be driving tier vehicles by 2030.

Meanwhile, just five years later there is expected to be a whopping 21 million older drivers on UK roads. 

There is no legal age road users have to stop driving with road users only required to renew their licence every three years from the age of 70. 

However, road users must declare any medical conditions or concerns on their renewal form with officials handed the power to revoke a licence on safety grounds.

Despite this, road users can still voluntarily hand over their licence photocard if a driver thinks they may be unfit to drive. 

This comes with a certain loss of freedom with individuals unable to pop out whenever they like. 

The AA stressed that “managing” driving and only getting behind the wheel at certain times of the day could help prolong road users’ freedoms a bit longer. 

They commented: “The vast majority of older drivers manage their driving by, for example, avoiding driving at night or at busier times of the day. 

“Many also know when to give up and try to adjust their lives to having no car.”